Reminders When Moving

BEFORE YOU MOVE

  • Call utilities, phone, and cable with shut off date(s) and leave forwarding address
  • Complete “change of address” card at Post Office. Advise magazines of changes 
  • Write down mailbox number/location and garage key pad code if applicable 
  • Discontinue paper delivery and trash pick-up
  • Cancel Milk and any home deliveries
  • Pick up laundry and dry cleaning
  • Return library books and turn in cards
  • Close out bank accounts and transfer savings. Leave forwarding address
  • Contact stock brokers and insurance companies/agents
  • Get medical, dental, school, birth, and church records Get prescriptions refilled
  • Obtain pet records for Vet
  • Take your old phone book to new home
  • Contact voter registration and advise of move
  • Obtain cashiers check for down payment/closing costs on new home
  • Place warranties and instruction booklets in kitchen drawer for your new buyer
  • Be certain to bring a picture ID to closing. A driver’s license or passport will be required for identification. 
  • Request a relocation package from Brittany or the city’s Chamber of Commerce.

AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS

  • Arrange for utilities, phone, and cable
  • Contact credit card companies, banks, magazine subscriptions, etc. to inform them of new address
  • Set up mail delivery or box number for “community mail boxes”
  • Register to vote. Find out location of new precinct
  • Change driver’s license address and register vehicle(s) if necessary
  • Arrange for trash pick-up, milk, and home delivers
  • Explore new neighborhood!